Best Burger in LA Contest, Julian Cox Wins NY Cocktail Competition, Trader Joe's Opening in Hollywood, MORE!

AROUND TOWN— In celebration of national hamburger month dineLA has launched a "Best Burger in LA" contest on Facebook. Nominees include BLD, In-N-Out, Stout, Apple Pan, Umami, and Father's Office, with 24 total burger spots vying for the title. Also, every day a different restaurant will be featured on the site and voters have the opportunity to purchase a gift certificate to receive half off food and drink at the given eatery. For example, today BLD offers a $20 credit for $10. [EaterWire]

NYC— Julian Cox (Rivera) was mixing and muddling at Pegu Club last night, though he was really in town to compete in The Classic & Vintage Road Show's final cocktail competition. Julian took home first place beating out John Lermayer (Miami), Dante LoPresti (Chicago), Reza Esmaili (San Francisco), and Ben Demarchelier (NYC). Nicely done! [EaterWire]

HOLLYWOOD— At 8AM on Friday Trader Joe's opens at Hollywood and Vine. [LAist]

WOODLAND HILLS— Hills of Woodland reports that Kate Mantilini offers a slew of late afternoon specials. From 4-7PM score $5 house drinks, $6 house martinis, $3.75 beers, and appetizers priced between $4.50 to $7. [HoW]